Brain Injury Rehabilitation

RHCI’s Brain Injury Program assists individuals with brain injuries to achieve their highest potential in physical and cognitive function, including the return to home, work and family, and reintegration into the community. RHCI’s Brain Injury Program is directed by David M. Lowell, M.D., a neurologist specializing in rehabilitation after brain injury, stroke and other neurological injuries and disorders.

Program components include:

• Collaborative, dedicated Brain Injury Team of clinicians experienced in the medical, physical, psychological, cognitive and social issues of brain injured patients
• Expertise in the behavioral and psychiatric effects of brain injury
• Pharmacologic management of the brain injured patient
• Specialized services, ordered by the patient’s physician as needed, including: Neurology, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, Audiology Services, Driver Assessment Program, Low Vision Program, Orthotics Clinic, Prosthetics Clinic, etc.
• Advanced therapy technologies, including the NESS H200 to promote return of hand function and the LiteGait to improve mobility, the NESS L300 to treat foot drop, Vital Stim  technology to enhance swallowing, and the LiteGait to improve mobility
• Private rooms, low stimulation environment, security features
• Functional Living Apartment to promote a safe transition home
• Extensive case management with links for ongoing treatment and support after discharge
• Mild Brain Injury and Aneurysm Support Group  to provide ongoing support and education to brain injury survivors and families

Information, referrals: (508) 833–4200